Thanks to all this recent heat, my garden is coming along – the tomatoes especially are enjoying the hot weather they are sporting nice healthy greenery and thicker stems. I was able to get out early on Sunday and do some weeding, which makes a world of difference!
My tomatoes have started to take off! From top to bottom – Amish Paste, Prudens Purple, Silver Fir.
I found two tomato volunteers while weeding! One is bigger and healthier than the other, but I hope some daily TLC will help the straggler along.
I’m really looking forward to seeing how these little guys will grow up.
My cucumbers have flowers!!
These four plants are coming along.
I got to plant something new this weekend, too – a beautiful little spicy basil plant, compliments of my friend Harlan.
My containers are doing well, too. Clockwise from top left: lavender flower, more spicy basil, thyme sprouts, tastoi.
Because of the hot weather, my arugula sent up flowers for about a week; if I had let it continue, it would have gone to seed. I harvested the remaining leaves and turned under the roots and stems (thanks to fellow gardener Jen for the inspiration). I’ll plant lettuce or braising mix in its place this weekend.
Finally, there is a very cool decrepit outbuilding on the property – I love how the ivy is growing up it.
